Flux growth of large KBBF crystals by localized spontaneous nucleation

被引:50
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作者
Wang, Xiaoyang [1 ]
Yan, Xue [1 ]
Luo, Siyang [1 ]
Chen, Chuangtian [1 ]
机构
[1] Chinese Acad Sci, Tech Inst Phys & Chem, Ctr Crystal Res & Dev, Beijing 100190, Peoples R China
关键词
Localized spontaneous nucleation; KBBF; DUV nonlinear optic crystals; KBE2BO3F2;
D O I
10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2010.11.176
中图分类号
O7 [晶体学];
学科分类号
0702 ; 070205 ; 0703 ; 080501 ;
摘要
We have developed a new technique, localized spontaneous nucleation, to grow large KBe(2)(BO(3))F(2) (KBBF) single crystals with high optical quality. By localizing the nucleation process in a small, predetermined area, we are able to limit the number of nuclei, which significantly helps us to grow large single crystals and also improve crystal optical quality. KBBF single crystals up to 3.7 mm in thickness have been grown for the first time from KBF(4) and KF-B(2)O(3) solution systems. The quality and defects of KBBF crystals were also discussed. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:610 / 612
页数:3
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